Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Evergreen Conifer
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
Mountains, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Needle like
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Aphids, Canker, Needle rust, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
PICEA glauca var. albertiana 'Conica'
Common Name
Marigold
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In Hindi
गेंदा
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In German
Ringelblume
Dwarf Alberta Fichte
In French
Souci
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In Spanish
Caléndula
Enano Alberta Spruce
In Greek
κατιφές
Νάνος Αλμπέρτα Spruce
In Portuguese
Malmequer
Anão Alberta Spruce
In Polish
Nogietek
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In Latin
Caltha
Spruce Alberta Nane
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Pinaceae
Properties of Marigold and Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Dwarf Alberta Spruce? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Dwarf Alberta Spruce. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Alberta Spruce doesn't have thorns. Also Marigold does not have fragrant flowers. Marigold has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching and Watery eyes and Dwarf Alberta Spruce has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching and Watery eyes. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Marigold and Dwarf Alberta Spruce and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Season and care of Marigold and Dwarf Alberta Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Dwarf Alberta Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Dwarf Alberta Spruce season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Dwarf Alberta Spruce is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Dwarf Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Marigold and Dwarf Alberta Spruce Physical Information
Marigold and Dwarf Alberta Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Dwarf Alberta Spruce height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Dwarf Alberta Spruce are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Dwarf Alberta Spruce flower color:
- Dwarf Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Marigold and Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Care of Marigold and Dwarf Alberta Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Dwarf Alberta Spruce pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Alberta Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.